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Invest in macedonia hristijan delev

Finland – Macedonia Business Seminar, Wednesday, June 6, 2012The Business Seminar was organized on the occasion of the visit to Finland of H.E. Mr. Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister, President of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia. Presentation by Hristijan Delev

Invest in macedonia hristijan delev

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June 2012

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Invest Macedonia • Mission: - to win new investment projects into Macedonia and support the expansion of the existing base of overseas companies in the country. To deliver value to investors by using our broad knowledge of the Macedonian business environment and market segments, country-wide connections and a broad network of partners. • Vision: - to become the best and most professional IPA in Europe and to contribute a significant percentage of Macedonia’s FDI inflows. To be recognized not as a government organization but as a pro business service provider • 4 Main functions: 1. Country promotion 2. Investor Servicing 3. Aftercare 4. Export promotion

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Promotion of Macedonia One of the core activities of Invest Macedonia is to widely promote the business climate of the country, its political, monetary and macroeconomic stability by: • Media campaign (global TV-networks and newspapers) • Specialized editions and brochures • Network of economic promoters (direct marketing) • Business forums, fairs and road shows

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Our Services – Investment Process • Business opportunity analysis • Identification of supplier base • Identification of project-specific location factors • Cost analysis Evaluation • Site pre-selection & Strategy • Organization of meetings with state and local authorities • Organization of meetings with legal advisors and financial partners • Site visit organization • Final site decision support Decision & • Incentives negotiations and establishment of formalities Investment • Support with relevant tax and legal issues • Coordination and support of negotiations with other state and local authorities Aftercare • Support with your future expansion or reinvestment needs

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Investment OpportunitiesAgribusiness and Food Processing Industry • Agribusiness is one of the fastest growing sectors with more than 10% increase over the past three years • More than 400.000 people make whole or part of their income from agriculture activities • Sector comprises 16% of national GDP • 18.4% increase of exports in 2010 • Excellent supply • 297 agricultural enterprises • 192,378 family owned agricultural holdings • EU Standards applied

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Investment OpportunitiesTextile sector • Esteemed reputation of Macedonian textile producers on the European Union market • High flexibility and readiness to adapt to the demands of foreign markets • Exceptional relation between product quality and costs • Modern equipment • 1-2 days distance to European Union markets • Foreign investment welcomed in the ready- made clothing and knit production industries

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Investment OpportunitiesICT Sector • Best telecommunication networks in the region – the system is 100% digital • Leading multinational hardware and software suppliers (Microsoft, HP, IBM) have local sales and support services in Macedonia • 100,000 PCs for every school child; free internet sessions provided by the government • IT skills shortage in Western economies and growing demand for outsourcing services – Macedonia can be your solution! • Availability of well-educated staff at competitive costs • Quality assurance and standardization procedure intitialized

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Investment OpportunitiesTourismSummer Destinations• Numerous tectonic, glacial and man- made lakes, 50 in total• Large Ohrid, Dojran and Prespa lakes• Wartersports, archeological, wine, eco and rural tourism• In 2011, increase in foreign tourists from EU of 38%Winter Destinations• Over 45 mountain peaks over 2.000m• Around 70% of the territory is mountainous, many locations have more than 100 days of snow• Opportunities for development and enhancements of hotels and resorts on many locations